I'm anxiously awaiting delivery of my Constitution kit by revell. If memory serves me correctly the rigging line supplied in the kit is just ok. Can someone recommend aftermarket lines and exactly what I would need? I usually build with what is in a kit so the aftermarket parts thing is new to me.
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Here are a few sources for very good rigging lines for your further consideration.
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Ropes of Scale
Miniature Rope for the scale modeler. These products are designed for rigging model ships but can be used for most scale modeling or dioramas.
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Miniature rigging ropes - Tan - Cotton
Premium quality rigging ropes for your ship modeling needs, Tan color for running rigging. All ropes are historically accurate Hawser-laid right handed ropes. No Fuzz!!
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